SB 234-FN (2007): relative to privileges, benefits, and immunities for national guard members.
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SB 234-FN (2007)
relative to privileges, benefits, and immunities for national guard members.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
- Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
- Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs
- Chapter law: 125
The Story
It was introduced on February 8, 2007 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 22, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 5, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 11, 2007 and was referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 16, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2007, making it Chapter 125 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19)
- Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3)
- Rep. Franklin Bishop (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. Barbara Shaw (D - Hills 16)
- Rep. Eleanor Glynn Kjellman (D - Merr 5)
- Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 18)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 14, 2007, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103
- April 24, 2007, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 301
- May 8, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 301
Votes
- March 22, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 5, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 16, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 8, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
- March 14, 2007: Hearing; March 14, 2007, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m
- March 14, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/22/07]; SC12
- March 22, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
- March 28, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/05/07]; SC14
- April 5, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 5, 2007: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
- April 11, 2007: Introduced and ref to State-Federal Relations & Veterans' Affairs
- April 24, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/24/2007 10:30 AM LOB 301
- May 8, 2007: Executive Session: 5/8/07 10:30 AM LOB 301
- May 8, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 16 (vote 12-0; CC)
- May 16, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- May 31, 2007: Enrolled
- May 31, 2007: Enrolled
- June 12, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/07; Eff. Date 01/01/08, Chapter 0125